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What is (are) Progressive pseudorheumatoid arthropathy of childhood ? | Progressive pseudorheumatoid arthropathy of childhood (PPAC) is a disorder of bone and cartilage that affects many joints. Major signs and symptoms include stiff joints (contractures), short stature, and widening of the ends of the finger and toe bones as well as other tubular bones. PPAC may initially be mistaken for ... |
What are the symptoms of Progressive pseudorheumatoid arthropathy of childhood ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Progressive pseudorheumatoid arthropathy of childhood? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Progressive pseudorheumatoid arthropathy of childhood. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in p... |
What are the symptoms of Papillon Lefevre syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Papillon Lefevre syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Papillon Lefevre syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus M... |
What are the symptoms of Rutherfurd syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Rutherfurd syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Rutherfurd syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dicti... |
What is (are) Cockayne syndrome type II ? | Cockayne syndrome is a rare condition which causes short stature, premature aging (progeria), severe photosensitivity, and moderate to severe learning delay. This syndrome also includes failure to thrive in the newborn, microcephaly, and impaired nervous system development. Other symptoms may include hearing loss, toot... |
What are the symptoms of Cockayne syndrome type II ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Cockayne syndrome type II? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cockayne syndrome type II. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus M... |
What are the symptoms of Syndactyly-polydactyly-earlobe syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Syndactyly-polydactyly-earlobe syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Syndactyly-polydactyly-earlobe syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y... |
What is (are) Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency ? | Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is an inherited condition that affects the way signals are passed between certain cells in the nervous system. Individuals affected by this condition often have severe movement disorders, abnormal eye movements, autonomic symptoms, and neurological impairment. The c... |
What are the symptoms of Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency? Symptoms, which typically present during the first year of life, include severe developmental delay, weak muscle tone (hypotonia), muscle stiffness, difficulty moving, and involuntary writhing movements of the limbs (athetosis). This con... |
What are the symptoms of Impairment of oral perception ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Impairment of oral perception? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Impairment of oral perception. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Medli... |
What are the symptoms of Dengue fever ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Dengue fever? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dengue fever. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to look ... |
What are the symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy 6 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy 6? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cone-rod dystrophy 6. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dic... |
What is (are) Autosomal recessive optic atrophy, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy ? | Autosomal recessive optic atrophy, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy is a neurological condition described by Iwashita et al. in 1969 in a Korean brother and sister. This condition is characterized by variable degrees of hearing loss, distal weakness and loss of muscle tissue (atrophy) in the upper limbs, variabl... |
What are the symptoms of Autosomal recessive optic atrophy, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Autosomal recessive optic atrophy, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Autosomal recessive optic atrophy, hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy. If the information is available, the table below i... |
What are the symptoms of Ectodermal dysplasia, hidrotic, Christianson-Fourie type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Ectodermal dysplasia, hidrotic, Christianson-Fourie type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ectodermal dysplasia, hidrotic, Christianson-Fourie type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is see... |
What is (are) Ledderhose disease ? | Ledderhose disease is a type of plantar fibromatosis characterized by thickening of the foot's deep connective tissue. While many individuals with Ledderhose disease do not experience symptoms, over time the condition may progress, causing considerable pain when walking. Repeated trauma, long-term alcohol consumption, ... |
What are the symptoms of Ledderhose disease ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Ledderhose disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ledderhose disease. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Diction... |
What are the treatments for Ledderhose disease ? | How might Ledderhose disease be treated? There is little evidence regarding the effectiveness of specific treatment approaches for Ledderhose disease. Initial treatment approach may invovle regular (monthly or less often) glucocorticoid injection and soft shoe inserts with cutouts for the nodules. Surgery, such as sele... |
What is (are) Isolated corpus callosum agenesis ? | Agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is a birth defect in which the structure that connects the two sides of the brain (the corpus callosum) is partially or completely absent. This birth defect can occur as an isolated condition or in combination with other abnormalities. The effects of agenesis of the corpus callosum... |
What are the symptoms of Isolated corpus callosum agenesis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Isolated corpus callosum agenesis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Isolated corpus callosum agenesis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use t... |
What are the symptoms of Diffuse mesangial sclerosis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Diffuse mesangial sclerosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Diffuse mesangial sclerosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl... |
What is (are) Noonan syndrome 4 ? | Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal development of multiple parts of the body. Features of Noonan syndrome may include a distinctive facial appearance, short stature, a broad or webbed neck, congenital heart defects, bleeding problems, skeletal malformations, and developmental delay. Noonan syndr... |
What are the symptoms of Noonan syndrome 4 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Noonan syndrome 4? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Noonan syndrome 4. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionar... |
What are the treatments for Noonan syndrome 4 ? | How might Noonan syndrome be treated? Management generally focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in each person. Treatments for the complications of Noonan syndrome (such as cardiovascular abnormalities) are generally standard and do not differ from treatment in the general population. Developmental disabi... |
What is (are) Aquagenic pruritus ? | Aquagenic pruritus is a condition in which contact with water of any temperature causes intense itching without any visible skin changes. The symptoms may begin immediately after contact with water and can last for an hour or more. The cause of aquagenic pruritus is unknown; however, familial cases have been described.... |
What are the symptoms of Aquagenic pruritus ? | What symptoms are observed in patients who have aquagenic pruritus? Aquagenic pruritus causes intense itching in the parts of the body that come in contact with water without an associated rash. The head, palms, soles, and mucosa are usually not affected. |
What causes Aquagenic pruritus ? | What causes aquagenic pruritus? The exact cause of aquagenic pruritus is unknown, but increased mast cell degranulation (release of granules rich in histamine and other compounds into the body by mast cells, a special type of cell that plays a role in the immune system), increased circulating histamine, release of acet... |
How to diagnose Aquagenic pruritus ? | How is aquagenic pruritus diagnosed? Criteria for diagnosis include : Severe itching, prickling, stinging, or burning that consistently develops after skin contact with water, regardless of water temperature or salinity; Lack of visible skin manifestations; Reaction within minutes of exposure and lasting anywhere betwe... |
What are the treatments for Aquagenic pruritus ? | What treatment has been attempted in patients who have aquagenic pruritus? The underlying cause of aquagenic pruritus is not well understood which complicates the decision about what therapy might be best for treatment. Various options have been tried with varying success. Antihistamines are the mainstay of treatment. ... |
What causes Primary melanoma of the central nervous system ? | What causes primary melanoma of the central nervous system? Although the exact cause of this condition is unknown, researchers have identified somatic mutations in the the GNAQ gene in 7 of 19 patients (37 percent) with primary malignant melanocytic tumors of the central nervous system. Somatic mutations are not inheri... |
What are the symptoms of Trichothiodystrophy nonphotosensitive ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Trichothiodystrophy nonphotosensitive? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Trichothiodystrophy nonphotosensitive. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c... |
What are the symptoms of Corneal endothelial dystrophy type 2 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Corneal endothelial dystrophy type 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Corneal endothelial dystrophy type 2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can... |
Is Corneal endothelial dystrophy type 2 inherited ? | How is corneal endothelial dystropy type 2 inherited? Most cases of corneal endothelial dystrophy type 2 are caused by homozygous mutations in the SLC4A11 gene. The condition is transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that two unaffected parents each carry one copy of a gene mutation for the condition.... |
What are the symptoms of Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 1 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the... |
What is (are) Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 4 ? | Osteopetrosis is a bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage (fracture). Researchers have described several major types of osteopetrosis, which are usually distinguished by their pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked. The different types of the disorder ... |
What are the symptoms of Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 4 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 4? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 4. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u... |
What are the symptoms of Sener syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Sener syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Sener syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to l... |
What is (are) 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric aciduria ? | 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric aciduria is an inherited disorder in which the body cannot effectively process the amino acid isoleucine. Signs and symptoms of this condition usually develop in infancy or early childhood and include metabolic acidosis, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, seizures, movement problems, retinal degeneratio... |
What are the symptoms of 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric aciduria ? | What are the signs and symptoms of 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric aciduria? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric aciduria. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use... |
What is (are) Transposition of the great arteries ? | Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a type of congenital heart defect in which there is a reversal of the normal connections of the aorta and the pulmonary artery with the heart. The aorta and pulmonary artery are reversed, which causes oxygen-poor blood to be circulated to the body and oxygen-rich blood to be... |
What are the symptoms of Transposition of the great arteries ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Transposition of the great arteries? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Transposition of the great arteries. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u... |
What causes Transposition of the great arteries ? | What causes transposition of the great arteries (TGA)? The exact cause of TGA remains unknown. Some possible associated risk factors that have been proposed include gestational diabetes mellitus, maternal exposure to rodenticides and herbicides, and maternal use of anti-epileptic drugs. Changes (mutations) in specific ... |
What is (are) Char syndrome ? | Char syndrome is a condition that affects the development of the face, heart, and limbs. It is characterized by a combination of three major features: a distinctive facial appearance, a heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus, and hand abnormalities. Char syndrome is caused by mutations in the TFAP2B gene and is i... |
What are the symptoms of Char syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Char syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Char syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to loo... |
What are the symptoms of 3 alpha methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 2 deficiency ? | What are the signs and symptoms of 3 alpha methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 2 deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for 3 alpha methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 2 deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peopl... |
What is (are) Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome ? | Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by distinctive facial features, hairy elbows, short stature, and intellectual disability. This condition is caused by changes (mutations) in the KMT2A gene (also known as the MLL gene). It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Most cases resul... |
What are the symptoms of Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus... |
What is (are) Vein of Galen aneurysm ? | Vein of Galen aneurysm is a rare form of arteriovenous malformation in which a particular vein at the base of the brain, the vein of Galen, dilates causing too much blood to rush to the heart and leading to congestive heart failure. Sometimes the defect will be recognized on an ultrasound before birth, but most often i... |
What are the symptoms of Vein of Galen aneurysm ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Vein of Galen aneurysm? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Vein of Galen aneurysm. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical... |
What are the symptoms of Acrofacial dysostosis Catania type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Acrofacial dysostosis Catania type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Acrofacial dysostosis Catania type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use... |
What are the symptoms of Dennis Fairhurst Moore syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Dennis Fairhurst Moore syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dennis Fairhurst Moore syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the M... |
What is (are) Glycogen storage disease type 13 ? | Glycogen storage disease type 13 (GSD13), also known as -enolase deficiency, is an inherited disease of the muscles. The muscles of an affected individual are not able to produce enough energy to function properly, causing muscle weakness and pain. GSD13 is caused by changes (mutations) in the ENO3 gene and is inheri... |
What are the symptoms of Glycogen storage disease type 13 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Glycogen storage disease type 13? Glycogen storage disease type 13 causes muscle pain (myalgia). Individuals with GSD13 also experience exercise intolerance, which means they have difficulty exercising because they may have muscle weakness and tire easily. The Human Phenotype Ontolog... |
What causes Glycogen storage disease type 13 ? | What causes glycogen storage disease type 13? Glycogen storage disease type 13 (GSD13) is caused by changes (mutations) in the ENO3 gene. Glycogen is a substance that is stored in muscle tissue and is used as an important source of energy for the muscles during movement and exercise. The ENO3 gene makes a chemical ca... |
How to diagnose Glycogen storage disease type 13 ? | How is glycogen storage disease type 13 diagnosed? Glycogen storage disease type 13 is diagnosed by taking a sample of muscle tissue (muscle biopsy) to determine if there is enough of the chemical enolase working in the muscle cells. Genetic testing can also be done to look for changes (mutations) in the ENO3 gene. |
What is (are) Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis ? | Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is a type of lipid storage disease. Symptoms of this condition include diarrhea in infants, cataracts in children, tendon xanthomas, and progressive neurologic dysfunction. It is caused by mutations in the CYP27A1 gene. Treatment may involve chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA), inhibitors of HMG... |
What are the symptoms of Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis? The symptoms associated cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis are listed below, including the typical age when each symptom appears. Chronic diarrhea (infancy) Cataracts (early childhood) Mental impairment (infancy or at puberty) Xanthomas (adolescents to earl... |
What causes Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis ? | What causes cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis? Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is caused by mutations in the CYP27A1 gene. This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. |
How to diagnose Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis ? | Is genetic testing available for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis? Yes, testing of the CYP27A1 gene is available. The Genetic Testing Registry provides information on clinical and research tests available for this condition. How is cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis diagnosed? Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis is diagnosed by a... |
What are the treatments for Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis ? | How might cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis be treated? Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis may be treated with chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA), which has been shown to normalize levels of cholestonal and improve neurologic symptoms. Inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase may be used alone or in combination with CDCA. They are also effe... |
What are the symptoms of Amaurosis congenita cone-rod type with congenital hypertrichosis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Amaurosis congenita cone-rod type with congenital hypertrichosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Amaurosis congenita cone-rod type with congenital hypertrichosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often th... |
What are the symptoms of Muscular fibrosis multifocal obstructed vessels ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Muscular fibrosis multifocal obstructed vessels? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Muscular fibrosis multifocal obstructed vessels. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t... |
What is (are) Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation ? | Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation (LBSL) is a rare neurological disease characterized by slowly progressive cerebellar ataxia (lack of control of the movements) and spasticity with dorsal column dysfunction (decreased position and vibration sense) in most patients. Th... |
What are the symptoms of Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation ? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem and spinal cord involvement and lactate elevation . If the information is avai... |
What are the symptoms of Keratoconus posticus circumscriptus ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Keratoconus posticus circumscriptus? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Keratoconus posticus circumscriptus. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u... |
What is (are) Brown-Sequard syndrome ? | Brown-Sequard syndrome is a rare neurological condition characterized by a lesion in the spinal cord. This condition results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the body (hemiparaplegia) and a loss of sensation on the opposite side (hemianesthesia). Brown-Sequard syndrome may be caused by a spinal cord tumor, trau... |
What are the treatments for Brown-Sequard syndrome ? | How might Brown-Sequard syndrome be treated? |
What is (are) Periventricular heterotopia ? | Periventricular heterotopia is a condition in which the nerve cells (neurons) do not migrate properly during the early development of the fetal brain from about the 6th week to the 24th week of pregnancy. Affected people typically develop recurrent seizures (epilepsy) beginning in mid-adolescence. Intelligence is gener... |
What are the symptoms of Periventricular heterotopia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of periventricular nodular heterotopia? The condition is first noticed when seizures appear, often during the teenage years. The nodules around the ventricles are then typically discovered when magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies are done. Patients usually have normal intelligence, ... |
How to diagnose Periventricular heterotopia ? | What are the recommended evaluations for patients diagnosed with periventricular nodular heterotopia? The following evaluations are recommended:[1823] Imaging exams of the brain to establish the diagnosis Evaluation by a neurologist Evaluation by a doctor specialized in epilepsy if seizures are present Psychiatric ... |
What are the treatments for Periventricular heterotopia ? | How might periventricular nodular heterotopia be treated? Treatment of epilepsy generally follows principles for a seizure disorder caused by a known structural brain abnormality; carbamezipine is most often used, because most patients have focal seizures. However, antiepileptic drugs may be selected based on side effe... |
What is (are) Exogenous ochronosis ? | Exogenous ochronosis refers to the bluish-black discoloration of certain tissues, such as the ear cartilage, the ocular (eye) tissue, and other body locations when it is due to exposure to various substances. It has been reported most commonly with topical application of hydroquinones to the skin. The discoloration may... |
What are the symptoms of Pulmonic stenosis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pulmonic stenosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pulmonic stenosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionar... |
What are the symptoms of Short rib-polydactyly syndrome type 4 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Short rib-polydactyly syndrome type 4? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Short rib-polydactyly syndrome type 4. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c... |
What is (are) Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis ? | Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that appears in late childhood or adolescence. Instead of growing straight, the spine develops a side-to-side curvature, usually in an elongated "s" or "C" shape, and the bones of the spine become slightly twisted or rotated. In many cases, the abnor... |
What are the symptoms of Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis ? | What are the symptoms of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine (usually in an elongated "S" or "C" shape), along with twisted or rotated bones of the spine. Mild scoliosis generally does not cause pain, problems with movement, or difficul... |
What causes Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis ? | What causes adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? The term "idiopathic" means that the cause of this condition is unknown. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis probably results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Studies suggest that the abnormal spinal curvature may be related to hormonal problems, abnormal... |
Is Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis inherited ? | Is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis inherited? Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis can be sporadic, which means it occurs in people without a family history of the condition, or it can cluster in families. The inheritance pattern of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is unclear because many genetic and environmental factors ap... |
What are the treatments for Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis ? | How might adolescent idiopathic scoliosis be treated? Treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis may involve observation, bracing and/or surgery. Treatment recommendations are generally dependent upon the risk of curve progression. Curves progress most during the rapid growth period of the patient (adolescent or pre-... |
What is (are) Non-involuting congenital hemangioma ? | Non-involuting congenital hemangioma (NICH) is a rare type of infantile hemangioma, which is a tumor that forms from the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the skin. NICH looks like an oval, purplish mark or bump that can occur on any part of the body. NICH is present from birth (congenital) and increases in size as... |
How to diagnose Non-involuting congenital hemangioma ? | How is non-involuting congenital hemangioma diagnosed? Non-involuting congenital hemangioma (NICH) is diagnosed by taking a biopsy of the skin mark and examining the tissue under a microscope. NICH looks different under the microscope than most infantile hemangiomas because the blood vessels are arranged more irregula... |
What are the treatments for Non-involuting congenital hemangioma ? | How might non-involuting congenital hemangioma treated? Because non-involuting congenital hemangioma (NICH) is quite rare, there are no established guidelines for the treatment of this condition. However, the authors of one article on NICH suggest that there is no risk for excessive bleeding during the removal of an N... |
What are the symptoms of GOMBO syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of GOMBO syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for GOMBO syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to l... |
What are the symptoms of Tetramelic monodactyly ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Tetramelic monodactyly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Tetramelic monodactyly. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical... |
What is (are) Hardikar syndrome ? | Hardikar syndrome is a very rare multiple congenital malformation syndrome characterized by obstructive liver and kidney disease, intestinal malrotation, genitourinary abnormalities, cleft lip and palate, pigmentary retinopathy (breakdown of the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye), and congenital heart defects... |
What are the symptoms of Hardikar syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Hardikar syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hardikar syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionar... |
What are the symptoms of Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase deficiency ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase deficiency. If the information is available, the tab... |
What is (are) Pachyonychia congenita ? | Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is a rare inherited condition that primarily affects the nails and skin. The fingernails and toenails may be thickened and abnormally shaped. Affected people can also develop painful calluses and blisters on the soles of their feet and less frequently on the palms of their hands (palmoplanta... |
What are the symptoms of Pachyonychia congenita ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pachyonychia congenita? The signs and symptoms of pachyonychia congenita (PC) vary based on the specific keratin gene involved (KRT6A, KRT6B, KRT6C, KRT16, and KRT17) and the specific gene mutation. However, the most common features of the condition include: Thickened nails Plantar hy... |
What causes Pachyonychia congenita ? | What causes pachyonychia congenita? Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is caused by changes (mutations) in one of five genes: KRT6A, KRT6B, KRT6C, KRT16, and KRT17. These genes provide instructions for making a protein called keratin, which is found in the skin, hair, and nails. Mutations in any of these genes alter the struc... |
Is Pachyonychia congenita inherited ? | How is pachyonychia congenita inherited? Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that to be affected, a person only needs a change (mutation) in one copy of the responsible gene in each cell. In some cases, an affected person inherits the mutation from an affected parent. Ot... |
How to diagnose Pachyonychia congenita ? | Is genetic testing available for pachyonychia congenita? Yes, genetic testing is available for the five genes known to cause pachyonychia congenita. Carrier testing for at-risk relatives and prenatal testing are possible if the disease-causing mutation in the family is known. The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) is a cen... |
What are the treatments for Pachyonychia congenita ? | How might pachyonychia congenita be treated? There is no cure for pachyonychia congenita (PC). Current management is focused on relief of pain and other symptoms; hygienic grooming practices (such as trimming the nails and calluses); and treatment of infections when necessary. Some affected people may also require aids... |
What is (are) Primary orthostatic tremor ? | Primary orthostatic tremor is a movement disorder characterized by rhythmic muscle contractions that occur in the legs and trunk immediately after standing. It may be perceived more as an unsteadiness than an actual tremor. The tremor may disappear or improve when a person is sitting or walking. Over time, the tremors ... |
What are the symptoms of Primary orthostatic tremor ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Primary orthostatic tremor? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Primary orthostatic tremor. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus... |
What is (are) Congenital porphyria ? | Congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP) is the rarest porphyria and is commonly seen in infancy, although it may begin in adulthood. It is characterized by severe skin photosensitivity that may lead to scarring, blistering, and increased hair growth at the face and back of the hands. Photosensitivity and infection m... |
What are the symptoms of Congenital porphyria ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital porphyria? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Congenital porphyria. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dic... |
What is (are) Myofibrillar myopathy ? | Myofibrillar myopathies (MFM) are a group of neuromuscular disorders characterized by slowly progressive weakness that can involve both proximal muscles (such as hips and shoulders) and distal muscles (those farther away from the trunk). Some affected individuals also experience sensory symptoms, muscle stiffness, achi... |
What are the symptoms of Myofibrillar myopathy ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Myofibrillar myopathy? Myofibrillar myopathy (MFM) primarily affects skeletal muscles, which are muscles that the body uses for movement. In some cases, the heart (cardiac) muscle is also affected. The signs and symptoms of MFM vary widely among affected individuals, typically dependi... |
What is (are) Chromosome 8p deletion ? | Chromosome 8p deletion is a chromosome abnormality that affects many different parts of the body. People with this condition are missing genetic material located on the short arm (p) of chromosome 8 in each cell. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary based on the size and location of ... |
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